People are two kinds: your brother in religion and your counterpart in humanity

Imam Ali b. Abi Talib (d. 661 A.D.)

Our Mission

The Institute of Shia Studies is formed for the following purposes: (a) to form a team of experts for study of the Islamic religion in the Shia school of thought, including research and development of new approaches to Shia thought; (b) to educate the public about Shia thought and teachings.